What is Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most c...

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OK went to doc and he said my TSH is .34

Is that too low??? He thinks I'm going the other way.

What is the TSH range again for normal?

Thanks! :)
Posted on 05/14/08, 06:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/14/08  7:39pm
" He also did a t4 and t3 test and they were at a normal range. He lowered my dose from 112 to 88 and put me on synthroid instead of levothyroxine? Any kind of input would help.

I feel like crap right now! "
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Reply #2 - 05/14/08  9:41pm
" The range recommended by the endocrinologist society for TSH is .3-3. I am at 4.5 and feel way like crap -I'm with you there. Look up the stopthethyroidmadness website -lots of good info about levels there. "
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Reply #3 - 05/15/08  4:01pm
" Thank You! I am so tired, I just don't understand this! I've gained 10 pounds and I'm depressed! I HATE THIS!!!

How could I be going the other way? They make me feel like I'm nuts!!!!!!! "
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